Lakshadweep Tourism

Laccadives is one of the worlds most spectacular tropical island systems. Thirty- two sq. km of land spread over 36 islands surrounded by 4200 sq. km of lagoon rich in marine wealth. The precious heritage of ecology and culture is supported by an extremely fragile ecosystem. Committed to the cause of Eco tourism Union Territory of Laccadives has consciously followed a middle path between tourist promotion and environmental conservation. The Administration is carefully monitoring the environmental impact of coastal tours and has taken steps to promote tourists in a way that is consistent with ecological concerns. As an effective strategy to avoid pressure on ecological environment, the efforts to promote tours have been synchronized with the carrying capacity of the islands

Basic Facts

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Location of Laccadives

8° and 12° North Latitude and 71° and 74° East Longitude. It is 220 to 440 km off the Malabar Coast in Kerala, India.

Climate

Tropical. 27° C – 32° C

Population

The population is only 60595 as per 2001 census, of which 95% are Muslims. Ethnically they are similar to the people of Kerala. They

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speak a dialect of Malayalam except in Minicoy where “Mahl” a form of Divehi is spoken.

Tourist Season

October – May for the ship based tour packages. Agatti and Bangaram may be visited throughout the year.

Lakshadweep Resorts

There are several resorts in Kavaratti, Kalpeni, Minicoy, Kadmat and Bangaram. Tourists will keep in these beach resorts. Except these one will avail the reef package and remain board the ship “MV pride of Bolivia Sultan” and see three islands Kalpeni, Kavaratti and Minicoy.